Izobilny, Stavropol Krai
Town in Stavropol Krai, Russia
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Izobilny (Russian: Изоби́льный) is a town and the administrative center of Izobilnensky District in Stavropol Krai, Russia, located 54 kilometers (34 mi) northwest of Stavropol, the administrative center of the krai. Population: 40,555 (2010 census);[2] 38,926 (2002 census);[7] 32,905 (1989 Soviet census).[8]
Izobilny
Изобильный | |
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| Coordinates: 45°22′N 41°43′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Stavropol Krai[1] |
| Administrative district | Izobilnensky District[1] |
| TownSelsoviet | Izobilny |
| Founded | 1895 |
| Town status since | 1965 |
| Elevation | 200 m (660 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 40,555 |
• Estimate (2023) | 38,177 (−5.9%) |
| • Capital of | Izobilnensky District,[1] Town of Izobilny |
| • Municipal district | Izobilnensky Municipal District[3] |
| • Urban settlement | Izobilny Urban Settlement[3] |
| • Capital of | Izobilnensky Municipal District,[4] Izobilny Urban Settlement[3] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK  [5]) |
| Postal code[6] | 356140–356146 |
| Dialing code | +7 86545 |
| OKTMO ID | 07620101001 |
| Website | izobilniy |
It was previously known as Izobilnoye (until 1965).
History
It was founded in 1895 due to the construction of a railroad and was known between 1935 and 1965 as Izobilnoye (Изобильное.[citation needed] It was granted town status and given its present name in 1965.[citation needed]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Izobilny serves as the administrative center of Izobilnensky District.[1] As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Izobilnensky District as the Town of Izobilny.[citation needed] As a municipal division, the Town of Izobilny is incorporated within Izobilnensky Municipal District as Izobilny Urban Settlement.[3]
